Not that anyone probably even noticed I was gone :-), I've been really
struggling with bad depression and have been WW AWOL. I've managed to limit
the damage to about 5 pounds but not strong enough right now to be on plan.
Hopefully I can get eveything together and get back to this soon. Congrats
to everyone doing so well....

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Pre-baby #2 weight 239 (in 2004)
Started WW 01/21/06
Reached 10% 03/18/06
205.4/179.4/150 --> currently about 186 (only doing prog half-a** b/w
04/05-08/12/06)
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ahmward - 04 Oct 2006 23:39 GMT
I noticed. Five pounds isn't very much and if you can stay in a holding
pattern until you feel better, it should be fine. I hope you feel
better soon.
Audrey
> Not that anyone probably even noticed I was gone :-), I've been really
> struggling with bad depression and have been WW AWOL. I've managed to
> limit the damage to about 5 pounds but not strong enough right now to
> be on plan. Hopefully I can get eveything together and get back to
> this soon. Congrats to everyone doing so well....
Patty - 05 Oct 2006 00:51 GMT
Tanukiki-
Depression is a serious thing. I hope you don't mind if I send some prayers
your way. Five pounds is nothing to fret over. Concentrate on your mental
health and the rest will fall into place. Take care and I hope for a speedy
healing process for you.
Patty
>I noticed. Five pounds isn't very much and if you can stay in a holding
>pattern until you feel better, it should be fine. I hope you feel better
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>> on plan. Hopefully I can get eveything together and get back to this
>> soon. Congrats to everyone doing so well....
Kate Dicey - 05 Oct 2006 01:09 GMT
> Tanukiki-
> Depression is a serious thing. I hope you don't mind if I send some prayers
> your way. Five pounds is nothing to fret over. Concentrate on your mental
> health and the rest will fall into place. Take care and I hope for a speedy
> healing process for you.
Tacking my echo and prayers ont he end of this! I've had clinical
depression.. It's the pits, but there IS help available, so make use of
it if you need it!

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tanukiki - 05 Oct 2006 03:15 GMT
Thanks Kate. I've struggled with this since 1998 myself. I've gotten help
before and I'm at that point again.

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Pre-baby #2 weight 239 (in 2004)
Started WW 01/21/06
Reached 10% 03/18/06
205.4/179.4/150 --> currently about 186 (only doing prog half-a** b/w
04/05-08/12/06)
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>> Tanukiki-
>> Depression is a serious thing. I hope you don't mind if I send some
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> depression.. It's the pits, but there IS help available, so make use of
> it if you need it!
Kate Dicey - 05 Oct 2006 08:15 GMT
> Thanks Kate. I've struggled with this since 1998 myself. I've gotten help
> before and I'm at that point again.
Good girl: that's a positive step. I can USUALLY haul back from the
brink these days, but not always. It's recognizing those can't times
that is so important.

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tanukiki - 05 Oct 2006 16:40 GMT
Oops meant 1988....tired last night....

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Tanukiki (mom of 2 wonderful boys)
Pre-baby #2 weight 239 (in 2004)
Started WW 01/21/06
Reached 10% 03/18/06
205.4/179.4/150 --> currently about 186 (only doing prog half-a** b/w
04/05-08/12/06)
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with Swords
> Thanks Kate. I've struggled with this since 1998 myself. I've gotten help
> before and I'm at that point again.
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>> depression.. It's the pits, but there IS help available, so make use of
>> it if you need it!
tanukiki - 05 Oct 2006 03:14 GMT
Thanks Patty. I don't mind prayers - been saying some of my own. I've
struggeld with clinical depression since 1988 so I know to recognize when
it's time to get help and it's come again...

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Tanukiki (mom of 2 wonderful boys)
Pre-baby #2 weight 239 (in 2004)
Started WW 01/21/06
Reached 10% 03/18/06
205.4/179.4/150 --> currently about 186 (only doing prog half-a** b/w
04/05-08/12/06)
--
Leader of the Cult of Worshippers of BiPolar Long-Haired Sexy Anime Guys
with Swords
> Tanukiki-
> Depression is a serious thing. I hope you don't mind if I send some
[quoted text clipped - 14 lines]
>>> on plan. Hopefully I can get eveything together and get back to this
>>> soon. Congrats to everyone doing so well....
tanukiki - 05 Oct 2006 03:12 GMT
Thanks Audrey. I'll be satisfied (but not happy) sticking where I am for the
meanwhile. I've struggled with this on and off for years so I'm not going to
let it get too far. Gonna get help.

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Tanukiki (mom of 2 wonderful boys)
Pre-baby #2 weight 239 (in 2004)
Started WW 01/21/06
Reached 10% 03/18/06
205.4/179.4/150 --> currently about 186 (only doing prog half-a** b/w
04/05-08/12/06)
--
Leader of the Cult of Worshippers of BiPolar Long-Haired Sexy Anime Guys
with Swords
>I noticed. Five pounds isn't very much and if you can stay in a holding
>pattern until you feel better, it should be fine. I hope you feel better
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
>> on plan. Hopefully I can get eveything together and get back to this
>> soon. Congrats to everyone doing so well....
Stormmee - 05 Oct 2006 00:54 GMT
I am glad you posted and I am glad you ARE strong enough to limit the
damage, that my friend IS progress, Lee
> Not that anyone probably even noticed I was gone :-), I've been really
> struggling with bad depression and have been WW AWOL. I've managed to limit
[quoted text clipped - 15 lines]
> Leader of the Cult of Worshippers of BiPolar Long-Haired Sexy Anime Guys
> with Swords
tanukiki - 05 Oct 2006 03:15 GMT
Thanks Lee. You are a gem :-)

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Started WW 01/21/06
Reached 10% 03/18/06
205.4/179.4/150 --> currently about 186 (only doing prog half-a** b/w
04/05-08/12/06)
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>I am glad you posted and I am glad you ARE strong enough to limit the
> damage, that my friend IS progress, Lee
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>> Leader of the Cult of Worshippers of BiPolar Long-Haired Sexy Anime Guys
>> with Swords
Willow Herself - 05 Oct 2006 06:49 GMT
Depression is a tough spot to be in.
I'm really glad you posted and to see that you're taking care of your
health, mentally and physically. That in itself is growth.
5lbs is nothing really, get yourself back on your feet, and it'll melt in no
time !
Will~
> Not that anyone probably even noticed I was gone :-), I've been really
> struggling with bad depression and have been WW AWOL. I've managed to
> limit the damage to about 5 pounds but not strong enough right now to be
> on plan. Hopefully I can get eveything together and get back to this soon.
> Congrats to everyone doing so well....
tanukiki - 05 Oct 2006 16:41 GMT
Thanks Will :-)

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Pre-baby #2 weight 239 (in 2004)
Started WW 01/21/06
Reached 10% 03/18/06
205.4/179.4/150 --> currently about 186 (only doing prog half-a** b/w
04/05-08/12/06)
--
Leader of the Cult of Worshippers of BiPolar Long-Haired Sexy Anime Guys
with Swords
> Depression is a tough spot to be in.
>
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>> on plan. Hopefully I can get eveything together and get back to this
>> soon. Congrats to everyone doing so well....
Eddie-Type2 - 05 Oct 2006 13:21 GMT
Hi Tanukiki,
I was wondering about you!.............I hope you are feeling better soon.
Don't beat yourself up over gaining the 5 lbs.
Eddie
Weight June05-359.0lbs
Current Weight-283.4lbs
Loss to date=75.6lbs
Goal Weight-180.0lbs
Not that anyone probably even noticed I was gone :-), I've been really
struggling with bad depression and have been WW AWOL. I've managed to limit
the damage to about 5 pounds but not strong enough right now to be on plan.
Hopefully I can get eveything together and get back to this soon. Congrats
to everyone doing so well....
--
Tanukiki (mom of 2 wonderful boys)
Pre-baby #2 weight 239 (in 2004)
Started WW 01/21/06
Reached 10% 03/18/06
205.4/179.4/150 --> currently about 186 (only doing prog half-a** b/w
04/05-08/12/06)
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tanukiki - 05 Oct 2006 16:41 GMT
Thanks Eddie. I'm trying not to...

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Pre-baby #2 weight 239 (in 2004)
Started WW 01/21/06
Reached 10% 03/18/06
205.4/179.4/150 --> currently about 186 (only doing prog half-a** b/w
04/05-08/12/06)
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> Hi Tanukiki,
>
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>
> Tanukiki (mom of 2 wonderful boys)
Uncle Bonzi - 05 Oct 2006 14:53 GMT
How could I miss you, I was stuck in my own depression (didn't even
know until I came out) and gained far more than five pounds. It is
good that you are back.
Be well
- Ralph
p.s. Not a BiPolar Long-Haired Sexy Anime Guy with a Sword, I am more
like a tall dwarf.
> Not that anyone probably even noticed I was gone :-), I've been really
> struggling with bad depression and have been WW AWOL. I've managed to limit
[quoted text clipped - 15 lines]
> Leader of the Cult of Worshippers of BiPolar Long-Haired Sexy Anime Guys
> with Swords
Kate Dicey - 05 Oct 2006 15:40 GMT
> p.s. Not a BiPolar Long-Haired Sexy Anime Guy with a Sword, I am more
> like a tall dwarf.
It's a good thing I don't have a mouthful of tea right now! :D

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tanukiki - 05 Oct 2006 16:43 GMT
Indeed LOL!

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Tanukiki (mom of 2 wonderful boys)
Pre-baby #2 weight 239 (in 2004)
Started WW 01/21/06
Reached 10% 03/18/06
205.4/179.4/150 --> currently about 186 (only doing prog half-a** b/w
04/05-08/12/06)
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>> p.s. Not a BiPolar Long-Haired Sexy Anime Guy with a Sword, I am more
>> like a tall dwarf.
>
> It's a good thing I don't have a mouthful of tea right now! :D
tanukiki - 05 Oct 2006 16:42 GMT
You be well too Ralph. Depression is a beastly thing...

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Tanukiki (mom of 2 wonderful boys)
Pre-baby #2 weight 239 (in 2004)
Started WW 01/21/06
Reached 10% 03/18/06
205.4/179.4/150 --> currently about 186 (only doing prog half-a** b/w
04/05-08/12/06)
--
Leader of the Cult of Worshippers of BiPolar Long-Haired Sexy Anime Guys
with Swords
> How could I miss you, I was stuck in my own depression (didn't even
> know until I came out) and gained far more than five pounds. It is
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> p.s. Not a BiPolar Long-Haired Sexy Anime Guy with a Sword, I am more
> like a tall dwarf.
:-)
>> Not that anyone probably even noticed I was gone :-), I've been really
>> struggling with bad depression and have been WW AWOL. I've managed to
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
>>
>> Tanukiki (mom of 2 wonderful boys)
Catherine White - 05 Oct 2006 21:54 GMT
Hi, Good for you for limiting the damage. I wish I had thought to do that.
Hugs,
Catherine
> Not that anyone probably even noticed I was gone :-), I've been really
> struggling with bad depression and have been WW AWOL. I've managed to
> limit the damage to about 5 pounds but not strong enough right now to be
> on plan. Hopefully I can get eveything together and get back to this soon.
> Congrats to everyone doing so well....
tanukiki - 06 Oct 2006 03:19 GMT
Well, it's not been easy and it may end up more by the time this is all done
but I'm doing my best... Thanks :-)

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Tanukiki (mom of 2 wonderful boys)
Pre-baby #2 weight 239 (in 2004)
Started WW 01/21/06
Reached 10% 03/18/06
205.4/179.4/150 --> currently about 186 (only doing prog half-a** b/w
04/05-08/12/06)
--
Leader of the Cult of Worshippers of BiPolar Long-Haired Sexy Anime Guys
with Swords
> Hi, Good for you for limiting the damage. I wish I had thought to do
> that.
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>> on plan. Hopefully I can get eveything together and get back to this
>> soon. Congrats to everyone doing so well....
Nunya B. - 06 Oct 2006 14:04 GMT
> Not that anyone probably even noticed I was gone :-), I've been really
> struggling with bad depression and have been WW AWOL. I've managed to
> limit the damage to about 5 pounds but not strong enough right now to be
> on plan. Hopefully I can get eveything together and get back to this soon.
> Congrats to everyone doing so well....
I noticed you were gone though I haven't done much posting myself. I
understand your struggles and sometimes there are things in life that need
our attention and energy more than weight loss. In another group we call it
"practicing maintenance." This means you put the weight loss aside
temporarily but try not to let things get out of control.
Depression sucks. I hope you're able to do what it takes to feel better.
I've been going through a major rough patch in life (still ongoing) and
practicing maintenance myself. No losses lately but no gains at all. It's
a good thing because it shows me that some of the healthy habits I've picked
up over the years are now more second nature and have replaced some of the
damaging things I used to do.
Best wishes.

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tanukiki - 06 Oct 2006 23:21 GMT
>> Not that anyone probably even noticed I was gone :-), I've been really
>> struggling with bad depression and have been WW AWOL. I've managed to
[quoted text clipped - 16 lines]
>
> Best wishes.
Thanks VB.

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Pre-baby #2 weight 239 (in 2004)
Started WW 01/21/06
Reached 10% 03/18/06
205.4/179.4/150 --> currently about 186 (only doing prog half-a** b/w
04/05-08/12/06)
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